Thanks so much for all your heart warming congratulations! Things are going well and I am enjoying the bliss of admiring and taking care of my very own newborn baby. Rich will be home with me for the rest of the week and is doing a great job taking care of everything so I can rest as much as I need to. The children are attentive to Seth and love to observe all the little things (“His eyes are open!”) that seem so miraculous and special in these early days.
Rich and I live too far away for most of our family to visit easily, so this blog is a wonderful way for our long distance family members (Seth’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins) to actually SEE Seth while he’s still little, and just two days after his birth. All of these pictures, in fact, were taken today (except the first two). Instant communication is amazing!
I’m continually amazed, and humbled, by all of my friends around the world who I have met through my blog. You have embraced me and my family, and have not only prayed for us, but treated us with such warm and kind words of love. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Seth truly is a blessing from above, and I marvel……absolutely marvel, at this new son of mine.
Good to be Home 
He is so small and adorable.<3
This makes me want another newborn around 🙂 Isnt it amazing how beautiful God’s creations are? Ya’ll are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Kimberly
Aw so beautiful…..gosh I love baby feet nothing like them. Blessings I didn’t realize you were already due. That sure went fast………..okay for me anyway
Hope you are all adjusting well. Love your song on the site too……..I hope you are enjoying every moment I am sure you are such a good mamma…….
Oh Ms Shanda he is absolutely beautiful!!! You’re heart must be simple bursting with joy as you marvel and soak it all up. You remind me of Mary… “but Mary pondered up all these things in her heart.”
Thanks for posting and putting up so many lovely pics 🙂
Awww, what sweet pictures 🙂 This brings back memories of when my younger sister was born, twelve years ago…. 🙂
What a miracle! It was a long time ago, but I remember those first days. I remember how the love and thankfulness you feel just melts you. I’m glad you are all enjoying little Seth. I hope he is nice, mellow and a good sleeper.
Awww Shanda ~ he looks so much like Rich! His daddy’s boy, that’s for sure! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! He is absolutely precious ~ love those little toesies ~
he has soooo many wrinkles!! so cute! doesn’t it feel so nice to be home with your whole family?(i know i couldn’t wait to get out of the hospital) i bet all the kids love him so much also! i can’t wait for a next family reunion to meet him too!(i think i got to meet caleb last time,he was alot smaller then he is now of course.)
How sweet! He’s even wrapped in the blanket everyone embroidered something on!
I’m speechless!!!!! He is simply marvelous. Such wise eyes! And you are radiant!
He is absolutely adorable. Oh how I miss having a newborn baby. Enjoy this special time.
The pictures of you and your sweet newborn baby bring tears to my eyes! How precious is this gift from God- your newest son, Seth! Congratulations again, and you look wonderful!
So precious! Blessings to you and your family.
Congratulations! Seth looks so much like his Daddy. ~Beautiful name :: Beautiful boy!
Oh Shanda! He is SOOOO precious! Is it just me or does he look exactly like Rich?? It’s so crazy how you can see resemblances so early on! I’m so happy you’re marveling at your very own Seth… and the other children too… what an amazing gift! He’s such a teeny tiny little guy!!!
He is so adorable. We are so happy for you. Hugs and Prayers from my family. Jenny
He is simply AMAZING!! I SO happy for you Shanda!!
Oh Shan he is so cute. I am glad the both of you are home and settling right in, you both look great! Love you, Melissa
My goodness, Shanda, he is precious!
Shanda, cannot belive how itty bitty he is. I forget how tiny newborns are.
I love the picture of you and Grace sitting by the fireplace and just gazing at him. Almost made me cry 🙂
Tara
Congratulations, Shanda! He’s so sweet! And you look incredible!
Oh the joy of a newborn babe! I can hardly wait to hold ours in a few weeks.
He’s very cute…congratulations again.
He is such a beautiful addition to your sweet family!
Oh how sweet. The first week is always so fun and new!
He’s SO ADORABLE!! Congrats!!!
The Lord has blessed you with a special bundle of joy!! You look great.
Oh, Shanda, he is so precious. These pictures just capture that wonderful time you are all having. I am glad you can have this week to catch up on rest, and have the loving family time of getting to know Seth. I just want to hug you all! Your boys sure take after their daddy. Enjoy your little guy. You look great! I love the one with you, Rich, and Seth!
Congrats! He is adorable
He’s so adorable. I LOVE his facial expressions. Can’t wait to see more pictures. Take care of yourself….and Seth. I know Rich will take care of the rest for you! You look AMAZING!!! Suz
Shan Seth is so so cute! I was thinking of you all day long! I am so glad to come home and read this and see pictures!
Awwww…He is so BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing this wonderful time with us. I’m so happy for y’all!
What a beautiful boy. I sit here with tears in my eyes, as I once again realize how fast the time really does go. My baby boy will be 6 months on Monday. Love the photos – great captures. Does he resemble your other children as infants? You look great – all glowy and content with your family. 😉
man, he’s such a cutie! His little hands and feet are so new and adorable 🙂 Congrats! Hope you’re able to enjoy these first few days!
He’s wonderful! The family resemblance is amazing…even though I only know your family through pictures, he sure fits right in!! Happy babymooning!
He looks like he’s swaddled out in the wilderness in that GREAT BIG PACK ‘N’ PLAY!!!!!Thanks for taking time out of your “getting back into the swing of things” schedule to post so many pictures – pictures for your family AND your Xanga friends!!!xoxoxoxo
Yay! He was born on MY birthday! He is PRECIOUS…have fun – fun – fun with him and the other kiddos!
Of course he is perfect and beautiful and amazing. I’m so happy for you and your family and for Seth to be born into such a warm loving family. He definitely looks like part of the family, don’t you think?
He is so beautiful~ Congrats!
the further i scrolled down through the pics the more i loved him! 🙂 i can see why you’re so smitten~enJOY every little sweet precious moment. these truly are the wonder years!
I am SO happy for you and your family! Seth looks so soft and sniffable. YOU look fabulous; like you are extremely content. Grace looks sweet sitting next to you, admiring her baby brother. It’ll be interesting watching the new bonds form! Have a wonderful time with your family, dear girl! love, Gail
These are sweet shots of a sweet little guy! I particularly like the one of you and Grace — shows how tiny he really is, and Grace is certainly in awe of her new little brother. Enjoy him!
Wow, he’s so adorable…he looks so much like Rich already!
“This is marvelous in His sight….” He is beautiful!
Loves to you all!
SO Handsome!!! I see his dad in him. “How sweet to hold a newborn baby, and feel the pride and joy he gives; But greater still the calm assurance, This child can face uncertain days because He lives!” Again, congratulations. I am so happy for you all and enjoy these days. Love, Marcia
What a beautiful, beautiful baby. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights”! Give him a kiss for me. Thank you for sharing him – and all of your sweet family – with us.
Oooh he’s just amazing! So tiny and precious. I think he looks like Rich too, and the other boys. I hope you are getting all the help and support you need and will continue to in the weeks and months ahead. Wish I was nearby! ((hugs))
oh how precious! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
OMGosh! How little and sweet he is! And you look wonderful!!!! So impresseed with the absolutely gorgeous pictures and I look forward to seeing more as little Seth grows. Congratulations again – to all of you!